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East Carolina Pirates vs. UCF Knights: 2021 Week 6 Recap

Knights defeat Pirates 20–16 in Week 6

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for East Carolina Pirates vs. UCF Knights (Week 6).

East Carolina Pirates 16 3-3
Final 16–20
UCF Knights 20 4-2 Winner
Winner
UCF Knights
Final score
16–20
Halftime
East Carolina Pirates 3–3 UCF Knights
Top passer
Holton Ahlers

Top CFB performers · Pirates

Top CFB performers · Knights

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated East Carolina Pirates 20–16 in Week 6, 2021. Final score: East Carolina Pirates 16, UCF Knights 20.

Game summary

UCF Knights edged East Carolina Pirates 20–16 in Week 6 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Holton Ahlers (151) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Keaton Mitchell — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Ryan O'Keefe — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
East Carolina Pirates039316
UCF Knights036920

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ECUEast Carolina Pirates
UCFUCF Knights

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ECU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-0

    Owen Daffer 29 yd FG GOOD

  2. UCF
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-3

    Daniel Obarski 35 yd FG GOOD

  3. ECU
    Q3TD
    AOAudie Omotosho

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-3

    Audie Omotosho 27 Yd pass from Holton Ahlers (Owen Daffer Kick)

  4. UCF
    Q3TD
    JRJohnny Richardson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-9

    Johnny Richardson run for 4 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK)

  5. ECU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-9

    Owen Daffer 23 yd FG GOOD

  6. UCF
    Q4TD
    MRMark-Antony Richards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-15

    Mark-Antony Richards run for 1 yd for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK)

  7. UCF
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-18

    Daniel Obarski 40 yd FG GOOD

  8. ECU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-18

    Owen Daffer 34 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Holton Ahlers (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +5.90 EPA
  • Mikey Keene (2116) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.29 EPA

Rushing

  • Keaton Mitchell (151) — 0.0 yds -0.63 EPA
  • Johnny Richardson (2116) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
  • Rahjai Harris (151) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

  • Ryan O'Keefe (2116) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
  • Amari Johnson (2116) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
  • Tyler Snead (151) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Holton Ahlers1512770.4%01+0.22+5.90
Mikey Keene21162878.6%00+0.08+2.29

Team EPA comparison

StatECUUCF
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1211610-1.44Ended
Q1211690+1.44Punt
Q115170-5.42Fumble
Q1211640-0.73Ended
Q115190-0.86Ended
Q2211610+3.60Ended
Q215120+0.18Interception
Q215130-0.82Ended
Q2211610-0.98Ended
Q2211680+0.69Punt
Q215120-1.06Punt
Q2211620-0.45Punt
Q215110-0.20Field goal
Q2211620-0.34Field goal
Q215180+1.26Ended
Q315110+2.63Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Keaton Mitchell run for no gain to the UCF 10 (-5.19 EPA)
  2. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Keaton Mitchell run for 6 yds to the UCF 10 (-4.72 EPA)
  3. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Holton Ahlers pass complete to Tyler Snead for 33 yds to the UCF 42 for a 1ST down (+4.44 EPA)
  4. Q4 · UCF Knights · Mikey Keene pass complete to Johnny Richardson for 49 yds to the ECaro 26 for a 1ST down (+3.73 EPA)
  5. Q2 · UCF Knights · Johnny Richardson run for 25 yds to the ECaro 27 for a 1ST down (+3.6 EPA)
  6. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Holton Ahlers pass complete to Audie Omotosho for 18 yds to the ECaro 46 for a 1ST down (+3.17 EPA)
  7. Q3 · UCF Knights · Mikey Keene pass intercepted return for no gain to the UCF 28 (-2.98 EPA)
  8. Q3 · UCF Knights · Johnny Richardson run for 38 yds to the ECaro 37 for a 1ST down (+2.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • UCF Knights controlled the final (20–16) in Week 6.
  • Passing edge: Holton Ahlers (151) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: ECU at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of East Carolina Pirates vs UCF Knights?

East Carolina Pirates 16, UCF Knights 20 in Week 6 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won East Carolina Pirates vs UCF Knights?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 16–20.

Where can I find the East Carolina Pirates vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401301019.

Who led East Carolina Pirates vs UCF Knights in passing?

Holton Ahlers (151) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for East Carolina Pirates at UCF Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

East Carolina Pirates

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

UCF Knights

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W